Press release from city of Asheville: The action agenda is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the council meeting and any decisions that were made. For detailed information on this meeting, please either view the video of the meeting or the minutes of the meeting – both which can be found at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_materials.htm. This […]
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Read to Succeed celebrates 10th anniversary, May 1-2, with award-winning children’s author Ms. Jp Miller
Press release from Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe: Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe (R2S) is celebrating a decade of community-powered literacy programming May 1st with a special luncheon event at the Arthur R. Edington Center. For more than ten years, R2S has supported children in Asheville and Buncombe County in learning to read. Since the first trained R2S […]
Buncombe Commissioners get financial forecast, move closer to finalizing spending plan
Press release from Buncombe County: Building on a March budget work session and December budget retreat, Buncombe County Commissioners continued to move toward bringing the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget into focus. On April 26, Commissioners discussed community centers, financial forecasts, potential capital projects, and more during their third budget work session. During the two-hour […]
Upcoming City Council Public Hearings for May 10
Press release from City of Asheville: The following are public hearings scheduled for the next formal meeting – May 10. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City Clerk Maggie Burleson at 259-5601 if you have any questions. A. Public hearing on the issuance of 2022 Interim Limited […]
OnTrack WNC announces May 2022 online education schedule
Press release from OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling: We are currently offering two different kinds of online education options: live, interactive classes and self-paced, on-demand courses. You choose what works best for your learning style and schedule! We hope you enjoy these classes. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to offer remote programming […]
UNCA hosts inaugural Asheville Ideas Fest, June 14-18
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville today announced the first-ever Asheville Ideas Fest (AIF) taking place June 14-18, 2022. The inaugural experience will take place on the campus of UNC Asheville and at key sites in our region, including Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn, and Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The core programming […]
Asheville food and beverage workers launch campaign on May Day
Press release from Just Economics of WNC: On May 1st, 2022 Asheville Food and Beverage United will be launching a new campaign as part of a May Day Rally at 2pm at Pritchard Park. Asheville Food and Beverage United is a worker-led coalition who began organizing together following May Day 2021 and is dedicated to […]
Solar array lights up Asheville Catholic School
Press release from Catholic Diocese of Charlotte: Earth Day may be over, but caring for creation is an ongoing lesson at Asheville Catholic School, which just unveiled a large rooftop solar array that will combat climate change. Take a behind-the-scenes tour and talk with school leaders about this high-tech renewable energy project. The 49-kilowatt solar array […]
Public comment period on GSMNP fee program changes for 2023 extended through May 11
Press release from Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the public comment period on the proposed Smokies Parking Tag, camping fee, and day-use facility rate changes has been extended through May 11 due to an upcoming network outage that is scheduled to occur from April 29 through May 1. […]
Hi-Wire, Riverbend brew beer to benefit Ukrainian refugees
Press release from Hi-Wire Brewing: Donate to Ukrainian Refugees By Drinking This Beer. That’s the purpose of the latest collaboration between Hi-Wire Brewing and Riverbend Malt House, and the simple and effective sentence also happens to be the name of the resulting pale ale. With Riverbend donating 100% of the malt and Hi-Wire brewing the […]
Awards presented for outstanding source water protection efforts
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: The N.C. Source Water Collaborative, a statewide drinking water protection group, has announced the winners of an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that protect sources of public drinking water. The awards were announced during the Water Resources Research Institute’s annual conference, held last month. Any […]
GSMNP opens lottery for synchronous firefly viewing opportunities
Press release from Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont beginning Friday, June 3 through Friday, June 10. The public may apply for the limited viewing opportunity by entering a lottery for a vehicle pass through www.recreation.gov. The lottery opens for vehicle pass applications […]
Veteran Stand Down event set for April 29 at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
Press release from Veterans Services of the Carolinas: Veterans Services of the Carolinas (VSC) will be hosting a Veteran Stand Down event for Buncombe County and surrounding areas on April 29, 2022, 9AM – 3PM, at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. This event is open to Veterans of all […]
Dr. David Ellis awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Gov. Cooper
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: David Ellis, who recently retired as Chief Medical Officer for Pardee UNC Health Care, was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at a private ceremony with family and close friends on Wednesday, April 20. This is the highest award for state service granted by the Office […]
In-person early voting for primary election begins April 28
Press release from Buncombe County: North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, April 28, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Buncombe County Election Services is sharing a few details to know before you go. See the attachment for dates, times, maps, and more, or visit buncombecounty.org/vote for more information. Please note […]
Hall Fletcher Elementary hosting family STEAM Night, April 28
Press release from Asheville City Schools: 2022 STEAM Night Program
Sheriff Quentin Miller bans no-knock warrants in policy
Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller has released a new policy titled “Searches/Search Warrants” that bans the use of no-knock warrants. “This ban on no-knock warrants is both an officer safety and public safety measure. Entering a residence or business without giving notification is a high-risk endeavor for our personnel […]
Mask requirements for transit riders lifted as of Wednesday
Press release from city of Asheville: Please be advised that the mask requirement for transit riders will be lifted on Wednesday, April 27. This policy is consistent with recent Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA ) decisions. Mask wearing will still be strongly encouraged.
Lid successfully removed from bear’s neck
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: A staff member with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission successfully removed a plastic garbage can lid from around the neck of a female bear this morning in Asheville. The agency received a report from its NC Wildlife Helpline on Thursday evening about the distressed bear. After evaluating the […]
Bearfootin’ 2022 bears to be revealed May 12 at Visitors Center Stage
Press release from the City of Hendersonville Downtown Program: The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcomes the public to witness the unveiling of 20 new works of bear art! The 20th annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program will hold the reveal event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at the outdoor Visitors Center Stage at 201 South […]
Mars Hill University announces $20 million campaign for new campus center
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University will build a new campus center which will bring together many student-focused amenities and departments under one roof. University leaders announced a $20 million capital fundraising campaign for the project during a kickoff event on Friday, April 22, 2022. As is common with many large fundraising […]